In a recent conversation at Phillip Island, Marc Márquez shared his thoughts on his future in MotoGP. The Spanish rider stated that there is a 70% chance he will retire at the end of his contract with Ducati, regardless of achieving more titles.
In the interview, Márquez recalled how last year, before the first race of the season in Qatar, he said he saw himself competing in the same way he did at that moment. However, after an intense season, in which he once again claimed the world title, his perspective has changed notably.
After some setbacks, including an injury that required another operation, the rider has had to adapt to a new reality on the bike, particularly on circuits he once dominated. He has now commented that if he had to establish a percentage regarding his retirement, he would say there is a 70% chance he will retire in the next three years.
Despite this, his ambition remains intact. With 102 points recovered from the championship leader in recent weeks, Márquez has expressed a sense of calm and serenity as a result of the victory in 2025. This victory has allowed him to accept that every competition can end in different ways.
‘Now, if I don’t feel comfortable, I can finish a race in sixth or seventh position, something I had never accepted before,’ he explained. His personal experience and the successes he has achieved have changed his perspective on competition. In fact, he stated that if he ever wins another title, he will retire peacefully and with a clear conscience.
The feeling of freedom he experienced after his last victory was so intense that, even after injuring himself again, he did not consider retirement. ‘As long as I have a recoverable injury, I will continue fighting to win,’ concluded the world champion.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
